StardustDC++ is the result of years studying client coding and coding clients myself. This client has matured to be a good user's client, as its detection does not interfere with the protocol (like most detection tools do, like DC++k CDM and DCDM++ in particular) and it does not contain explicit OP tools. The client contains among many these splashing features:

• 100% compatible with DC++ settings, queues and favorites.
• Analytic detection, no interference with the protocol.
• Animated images (emoticons!).
• Automatically updates theme, without needing to reboot.
• Chat background image.
• Colorize every part of the client.
• Compress/decompress any file using Z-Lib, BZip 2 or Huffman encoding.
• Control Winamp via easy and sleek command line and with the cool mediabar!
• Convert your favorite StrongDC++ (and other DC++ clones) emoticon packs to StardustDC++!
• Copy any information from any user.
• Download and upload files even if there is no TTH root for the files!
• Enhanced keyword options (image, sound, highlighting).
• Export and import your resources, keywords and more with others using a simple file.
• Extended chat coloring and styling.
• Fullscale analytic detection, including recognition of tags, $Lock/$Pk and fake shares.
• Fully customizable theme support.
• Great amount of userlist options within a theme.
• Impressive interface options (tabs, toolbars).
• Run multiple instances at the same time!
• Set text on hub and PM tabs yourself!
• Show others what Winamp is playing.
• Supports up to 18 different image formats including bmp, gif, jpg, png and wmf.
• Threaded userlist filtering.

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StardustDC++ 0.241 "Fire Agent" Full StardustDC++ 0.241 "Fire Agent" Update StardustDC++ 0.241 "Fire Agent" Sourcecode Read changelog Read important changes Notes about this version: Delimiters in keywords are screwed up. Adviced is not to edit any keywords or you might break a delimiter that was still ok.
StardustDC++ 0.240 "Fire Agent" Full Read changelog Read important changes Notes about this version: The mediabar is causing a lockup when booting the client or when connecting to hubs. To disable the mediabar from startup download the fixed mediabar settings file from the Data Packs page and overwrite the SdDC++.sds settings. For safety, keep the mediabar off until the next update.
StardustDC++ 0.233 "Arctic Agent" Full StardustDC++ 0.233 "Arctic Agent" Update Read changelog Notes about this version: The Resources settings page is missing. StardustDC++ language files can be created but not used (missing buttons). XML and BZ filelists are corrupted, other clients can't open it.
StardustDC++ 0.232 "Arctic Agent" Full Read changelog Notes about this version: XML and BZ filelists are corrupted, other clients can't open it.
StardustDC++ 0.231 "Arctic Agent" Full Read changelog Notes about this version: XML and BZ filelists are corrupted, other clients can't open it.
StardustDC++ 0.230 "Arctic Agent" Full Read changelog Notes about this version: Downloading does not work because of a very silly bug. It tends to crash on connecting to hubs. XML and BZ filelists are corrupted, other clients can't open it.

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